Japan, Empire. A 17th Century (Edo Period) Wakizashi by Tanba-no-Kami Yoshimichi Hold 1870-71 Franco-Prussian War Medal

1870-71 Franco-Prussian War Medal

each hinge secured via three screws

a traditional built in step fitting

with evidence of uniform removal in addition to some material fatigue

and include some loss of finish to the canister and fatigue of the leather fixtures

Japan, Empire. A 17th Century (Edo Period) Wakizashi by Tanba-no-Kami Yoshimichi Hold 1870-71 Franco-Prussian War MedalA Japanese Wakizashi of the Edo Period (specifically Osaka Shinto period of 1596 1781), measuring 495 mm in total length including the tang, with a blade length of 380 mm from the tip to the hamachi (notch of sharp edge). The blade features a sharp kissaki (point) with gentle sori (curvature) and sharp ha (cutting edge) with several small notches along the blades ha. The tang bears a single mekugi ana (rivet hole) which appears to have been larger and